Correctional Electronics Technician

Correctional Electronics Technician – Osborn Correctional Institution, Somers, CT

The Connecticut Department of Correction is recruiting a Correctional Electronics Technician for a full‑time position at Osborn Correctional Institution. The role involves the maintenance, repair, and installation of a wide range of electronic security systems and equipment in a correctional environment.

Full‑time, 36.25 hours per week. First Shift Monday‑Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM.

• Maintenance and repair of facility door programmable logic controllers (PLC) and interlock systems
• Metal detectors
• Facility intercom and paging systems
• Intrusion alarm systems (sensors, infrared, microwave)
• Fence alarms
• CT Video Recorders, monitors, and surveillance cameras
• Fire alarm systems
• Environmental direct digital controls (DDC)
• Handheld radios, base station radio equipment, and repeaters
• Man‑down alarm sensors and systems
• UPS/ battery backup units for all security‑based systems
• Low voltage distribution systems

Selected candidates will attend a fourteen‑week training program at the CTDOC Training Academy.

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work‑life balance
• Excellent pension plan

Accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks and/or acting as a working supervisor for inmates in the repair, maintenance, and installation of various electronic security systems and equipment.

• Perform technical duties in installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of highly technical security, surveillance, life safety, alarm systems, and communication equipment
• Fabricate special electronic devices and systems as needed
• Use a variety of testing and measuring equipment to locate electronic malfunctions, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair systems and equipment
• Train, instruct, and supervise inmates assigned to an electronics repair shop in calibration and testing of electronic equipment and systems such as television cameras, monitors, telecommunication receivers and transmitters, radios, and public address equipment
• Act as a liaison with outside vendors for ordering parts, troubleshooting problems, and researching solutions to technical problems
• Maintain inventory of replacement parts
• Inspect and/or test fire alarm equipment to comply with Connecticut’s State Fire Prevention Code and State Fire Safety Code
• Perform daily key and tool control counts
• Keep accurate and detailed records and make necessary reports
• Work with Correctional Locksmiths and General Maintenance Officers on a work‑assignment basis
• Maintain custody, evaluate performance, and discipline inmates assigned to work areas
• Perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines as needed
• Physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances, and assist security forces in emergencies
• Operate a motor vehicle when required
• Perform related duties as required

• Considerable knowledge of electronics principles, maintenance, installation, and servicing of electronic security systems
• Specialized test equipment used in servicing electronic equipment
• Materials, methods, tools, and equipment involved in electronic repair and installation work
• Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly and accurately analyze electronic malfunctions
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and instruction manuals
• Operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Instruct inmates in electronics maintenance techniques and skills
• Perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations
• Supervisory ability

• Three (3) years of experience in electronics repair
• One (1) year of the general experience must have been at the highly skilled level
• College training in electronics may be substituted for the general experience, up to two (2) years for an Associate’s degree (15 semester hours = ½ year)
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a certificate in electronics may be substituted for one (1) year of the general experience
• Experience performing technical duties…